The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-03-19
FIGHTING FOR FAME,
WHICH SIZE so WELL DESERVES.
Mrs. llate Rammclsbers's Appearance at
Naples In Grand Opcra-Her "Luclh"
Heartily Commended by the Press.
Very Kindly Mention.

SAS
who has ever had the privilege OF hearing
Mrs. Rammelsbsrg sing has doubted
that she had q triumphant career before
her. Her superb voice, with the added
attractions Of grace Of person and besuti.
tul features are bound to win. That she
Is rapidly gaining in popularity in the
Old World, and her merits receiving tue
appreciation they 80 richly deserve, tho
following clippings from the Italian press
(translated) are appended to s~ubstantiate
the assertions above:
cEowDED HOUSE LAST EVENING AT pELLlNl's
TO WITNESS Il REPRESENTATION OF
LUCIA.
Miss Kate Rolla was applauded from
the beginning to the end Of the opera.
She was obliged to repeat the last part Of
the duo with the baritone.
LII the. scene of the delirio she excited
much enthusiasm.
For those who judge an artist by the
theatre in which he or she PLAYS, and the
audience who applaud, Kate Rolla has
gained two prizes, If one can use that
term, rather uncommon, Her voice is
light, though full, and she shows herself
to be an intelligent actress. Her singing
delights, and her skill surprises and
pleases. Then she has that way that can
hardly be described-call it what you
may-BympatheLic ayerve-and all that
added to her youthful and bswitching
face, contribute much to her SUCCESS.
Another paper says: "A1iss Kate Rolla
appeared in Lucia last evening, and it was
q true success. Kate Rolla, besides hay
ing a very taking appearance, possesses q
good voice, especially her high notes, in
which ehe shows herself we'll versed in
the art Of singing. At times she reminded
US OF some OF the most applauded dive,
and we can well understand why the pub.
lie was 80 delighted in the first cabaLeua.
in the scene Of the delirio in the duo with
Guarino." 81
Still another paper says: "Bellini's was
greatly crowded last evening. The public
was eagerly awaiting the rendering of
Lucia" by Kate Rolla. It was much
pleased IS Kate Rolla not only pleased,
but in some points made such applause as
to be truly complimentary. The Young
artistic has q good voice, feeling, and 8
complete knowledge of tho scene, and
these uncommon gifts speak for them
selves, and explain the cause Of last even
ing's success" 81
Still another criticism: "since the
closing Of San Carlo, the Bsllini has been
passing from one triumph to another, and
was consequently crowded by those who
were led there last evening to hear Kate
Rolla, who came to US with much fame
from Milan, and those who went were
fully repaid. The worthy artistic received
most merited applause in tho first two
acts, rendering q most excellent Lucia, in
the scene of the delirio in the third act,
The sweet and fascinating voice is Of the
most delightful metal. The sell possession
and great beauty OF the singer helped
also to contribute to her SUCCESS"
"Lst US not forget to add, in drawing
our article to q close, that Kate Rolla ia a
most perfect actress. Besides showing
herself fully mistress Of the scenein which
she shows rare self possession she also
shows rare taste in her dress. The secoud
representation last evening has confirmed
the success Of the first"
Another critic remarks: "Tho artistic
event of this week has been the debut OF
Kate Rolla, in Lucia" at Beliini's. The
public and newspapers have been unani-
nous in describing the triumph Of this
good and pretty artist. She was OBLIGED
to repeat the last part Of the duo with The
baritone, in the second act, but could not
grant the bis and the rondo, rs ahe was too
overcome with emotion. Kate Rolla an.
pears to be a good executor, and a worthy
pupil Of Marchesi most excellent in the
large Of rondo, where she makes a most
brilliant display in some very difficult Bing-
ing.
a noted critic has given in a daily ma.
per a careful account 81 the changes that
Kate Rolla makes in the part OF "Lucia.n
Let us be allowed 10 observe that these
changes have been made by Marcheai-
and many are also made by Patti, Nilsson
and many other singers. With ali that.
we do not mean to say that Kate Rolla is
. perfect singer. She has faults land who
has not p; but at the thought OF bringing
a trown to that lovely face it stays our pen,
and We congratulate ourselves with her on
the success that she has gained"